India, July 6 -- Heavy rain continued to batter large parts of north and central India on Saturday, triggering waterlogging, traffic snarls and road closures, with states like Himachal Pradesh being among the worst hit.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts in multiple states, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days.

Residents in red and orange alert zones have been urged to remain indoors, avoid travel, and follow official advisories.

As many as 240 roads, including 176 in Mandi district, remain blocked in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rain and landslides. The local MeT office has issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi di...